The Bomag 05901021 Distribution Transmission is a genuine OEM component designed for BC 1172 RB-3 and BC 972 RB-3 refuse and landfill compactors. Sourced directly from Bomag, this transmission assembly meets the exact engineering requirements of these high-demand machines. This part is a direct replacement for the original unit, confirmed to fit BC 1172 RB-3 and BC 972 RB-3 refuse compactors without modification.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Power Transfer Integrity — built to Bomag's exact torque distribution specifications, ensuring the transmission delivers the correct power split between drive axles under the extreme loads common in landfill compaction work
- Direct-Replacement Assembly — matches the original mounting configuration and connection points on BC 1172 RB-3 and BC 972 RB-3 compactors, allowing straightforward installation with OEM-matched hardware interfaces
- Confirmed Fitment — verified for BC 1172 RB-3 and BC 972 RB-3 refuse and landfill compactors, covering both models in this heavy-duty compaction series
- Sustained Drive Performance — a correctly functioning distribution transmission keeps power routed efficiently to all driven wheels, maintaining traction and compaction force across uneven landfill terrain; a worn or failed unit causes loss of drive, wheel slip, and compaction inconsistency
- Operational Safety Under Load — proper power distribution is critical on refuse compactors working on unstable or sloped surfaces; an OEM-specification unit maintains predictable machine behavior where drivetrain consistency directly affects operator safety
The distribution transmission is the drivetrain component responsible for splitting and routing engine power to the driven axles of the compactor. On heavy refuse and landfill compactors like the BC 1172 RB-3 and BC 972 RB-3, it must manage extreme torque demands across rough, shifting terrain while maintaining balanced traction at all wheels. When this component wears or fails, the machine may experience uneven power delivery, loss of drive to one or more wheels, or complete drivetrain failure — all of which halt productive compaction work and can compromise safe machine control on grade.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05901021 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Distribution Transmission |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-3 | 00818153 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-3 | 00824085 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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